Many of you are familiar with lbeth’s stories and writings. Her husband Bud is evidently a ‘closet’ poet and captured these beautiful thoughts in a poignant piece that has touched my heart for many years. I first saw it as an insert for the memorial service for my teenage son, and it touched the depths of my soul.
To try to control beauty or love is to squash its very essence.
ErikaKind
Apr 16, 2015 @ 16:13:00
Yes, that’t truly touching and enormously insightful. Beautiful metaphor!
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Phyllis
Apr 16, 2015 @ 16:24:22
The wisdom helped me to let go…
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ErikaKind
Apr 16, 2015 @ 16:37:08
I cannot imagine how that must have been. I did not know about that tragedy. I am so sorry! But I can imagene that the poem helped moving on a little.
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Phyllis
Apr 16, 2015 @ 22:31:54
Erika, the surprise of the poem that so beautifully addressed the shock, helped to moderate the pain and give a different perspective. Girl, what a journey…and we signed on for this?! 😉
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ErikaKind
Apr 17, 2015 @ 01:08:36
Yes, sometimes it is unbelievable what we must have signed up for. That’s why we did it before we came because now of course nobody would…
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gh0stpupp3t
Apr 16, 2015 @ 16:18:38
I love butterflies. They are one of a small margin of bugs I like.
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Phyllis
Apr 16, 2015 @ 22:35:09
LOL – you made me laugh Sam.
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Phyllis
Apr 16, 2015 @ 16:24:55
Yes, the poem was very healing.
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lbeth1950
Apr 16, 2015 @ 17:22:58
Thanks so much.
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Phyllis
Apr 16, 2015 @ 22:22:08
So happy to share…the poem helped much.
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lbeth1950
Apr 16, 2015 @ 17:23:28
Reblogged this on Nutsrok and commented:
Reblogging from Anchors and Butterflies
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mitchteemley
Apr 16, 2015 @ 17:54:13
Touching! On a related note: http://mitchteemley.com/2015/01/06/caterpillars-dont-become-butterflies/?preview_id=1055
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Phyllis
Apr 17, 2015 @ 11:32:53
Thanks Mitch, I loved this and re-blogged.
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pattyalcala
Apr 16, 2015 @ 18:41:32
What tender words from a tender heart. ❤️
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Phyllis
Apr 16, 2015 @ 22:20:30
The poem was profoundly healing at the perfect time. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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pattyalcala
Apr 17, 2015 @ 00:02:59
You’re welcome.
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Faraday's Candle
Apr 16, 2015 @ 21:30:25
Beautiful metaphor! Wonderful blog.
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Phyllis
Apr 17, 2015 @ 11:34:30
Thanks young ladies, and I LOVE your blog and zest for life!
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janjohnson2014
Apr 20, 2015 @ 12:33:41
This poem was a great reminder for me about clinging and ‘holding on’ when in fact, by the very act of doing so, it causes us to lose the beauty and essence of “the moment”. Thanks for sharing.
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Souldiergirl
Oct 29, 2015 @ 10:24:04
Oh this is so beautiful. This really touched me- We releases butterflies at my daughters service and whenever I see them flying around I always feel like it’s my little girl checking in. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
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